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March 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China Shipping looks for assets
    China Shipping (Group) Co, the nation's second-biggest sea-cargo company, is looking for opportunities to buy assets overseas as shipping lines and port operators struggle with slumping world trade.

Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing calls halt to offers of zero cost freight rates
  • APL to increase freight rates Europe-to-Asia from March 15
  • Two container piers open for business at Taipei port
  • China's box volume posts continuous drop in February of 17pc
  • 'K' Line exits Portland volumes plunge, but still offers Hanjin slots
  • Fairmacs launches new breakbulk service from Singapore
  • Kaalbye Project says its new Singapore office is a success
  • Two day Dakar intermodal conference March 25
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo starts Latin Americas flights
  • Houston's George Bush airport marks Cathay cargo flight
  • FedEx says UPS schemes to destroy its union-free status

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 7, 2009
  • LAN Airlines 80 years old
    LAN Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary on 5 March. The company operated its first international flight between Santiago (Chile) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) in 1946, launched...
  • First Hong Kong cargo flight lands in Miami
    The first-ever cargo flight from Hong Kong to Miami, operated by Cathay Pacific Airways, took place early in March. It marked the beginning of thrice-weekly service from the world'...
  • Lufthansa Cargo grounds aircraft
    Lufthansa Cargo has taken two MD-11 full-freighters out of service. They will be shut down and parked at Leipzig/Halle airport, on account of the current airfreight downturn. Two m...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Cosco Busan pilot pleads guilty
  • Tanker hits sunken rig off Galveston
  • Hamburg Süd reduces S America service
  • UK shipping related business worth $17.5bn

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Guilty plea in pollution case
  • Chinese vessels hassle U.S. survey ship
  • Tanker takes a tilt off Texas

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Port Tracker Report predicts continued slowing at box ports
  • Sea-Tac Airport takes home best concessions program honor
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter heading out on Arctic deployment
  • Corps completes repairs on Coos Bay North Jetty
  • California pilot pleads guilty in COSCO BUSAN case

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Sixteen missing after bulker and car carrier collide
    SIXTEEN seafarers are missing after a collision early today between a bulker and a car carrier about 120km south of Tokyo in Japan.
  • Sinotrans Shipping posts 146% profit surge
    SINOTRANS Shipping saw net profit surge 146% last year, boosted by an increase in profit from dry bulk shipping and the disposal of three very large crude carriers.
  • Trico-Sveaas board seat row deepens
    TRICO says it will disregard shareholder Kistefos' board seat nominations at AGM.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Hamburg Süd Med/ECSA capacity cut
    GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd said today it would reduce capacity immediately in its trade between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of South America
  • Bank sees protectionism rising
    THE WORLD Bank has warned about the impact of falling trade on developing countries and sees evidence that protectionist barriers are rising
  • HCI puts owners on the hook
    KG HOUSE leader HCI Capital said today it seeks higher equity contributions from owners for newbuildings considered to be unfit for the German private investor market
  • 17 missing in Egypt sinking
    RESCUE teams are today searching for 17 seafarers missing after their cargo vessel sank off the Egyptian coast

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Diesel Drops 4.2 Cents to $2.045
  • Taipei Opens Two Container Terminals
  • Teamsters Seek HOS Reversal
  • Maersk Seeks More Rate Increases
  • Construction Machinery Exports Gained
  • Frankfurt Airport Cuts Hours
  • Royal Mail Says TNT Poached Customers
  • World Bank: Global Economy to Shrink
  • Assessing Improper Accessorials
  • Goldenport Bucks Box Trend, Boosts Profit
  • Lufthansa Grounds Freighters
  • Yusen Opens China Warehouse
  • RedPrairie Revenue Rockets
  • Port of Mumbai to Extend Box Concessions
  • NYK Line Shuffles U.S. Management Team
  • Feds Send Hurricane Funds to Gulf
  • Maersk to Idle up to 25 Box Ships
  • UPS Freight Boosts Service in Midwest
  • DOT Releases $8.4B for Infrastructure
  • Kuehne + Nagel buys oil and gas logistics firm
  • Analyst: No 2009 Freight Recovery
  • Hamburg Sud Combines Med-SA Loops
  • OOCL Launches Online Cargo-Booking
  • 10 Tips for Terminal Operators During a Recession

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • US stimulus package boost for dredging and equipment handling
  • ICG: 2008 EBITDA down 18%; 2009 'more challenging'
  • Oil price: bottoming out?
  • APL keeps CMX flexible
  • Central Asia gets new rail service

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Hamburg Sud cuts
    South America-to-Mediterranean service to have reduced capacity in rationalisation move.
  • DNV profit grows
    But Henrik O Madsen-led class society Den Norske Veritas expects maritime sector revenue to fall in the next few years.
  • 25 face lay-up
    Maersk Line chief executive says Danish liner operator plans to cut 25 mid-size boxships from service this year.
  • Russian grounds
    Dalmorgeologiya Joint Stock Co-controlled reefer runs aground off Russia's Paramushir island.
  • Star reefer held
    Serious safety deficiencies tie up Argentina Star as US authorities detain eight.
  • Trico board balks
    US offshore vessel owner plans to disregard effort by Christen Sveaas to elect new board members.
  • PGS readies axe
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led firm ready to chop Spanish newbuilding as yard proposes hull switch.
  • High on dry
    Sinotrans piles on the profit in 2008 and keeps dividend in place as bulkers defy a sticky fourth quarter.
  • DFDS down
    Niels Smedegaard-led owner predicts zero pre-tax profit this year as annual net slumps.
  • Armada COA fight
    Insolvent chartering group in Rule B move against Indian coal buyer and Dubai shipping company.
  • Search on
    Chinese authorities looking for six crew missing after cargoship capsized off Zhoushan islands on Monday.
  • More inspectors
    Some 300 positions have been added to the Coast Guard marine safety program.
  • Crew missing
    Seventeen men unaccounted for after cargoship sinks in Red Sea off Egypt.
  • Cash for Colombo
    Sri Lankan shipbuilder made more money in 2008 as shipping boomed before the bust.
  • Jilted crew deal
    International agreement sets convention to rescue abandoned seafarers on course.
  • Russian ship free
    Vessel hauled into Norwegian port on suspicion of sinking boat released after a week.
  • Fatal fire
    Yard worker dies trying to extinguish reefer blaze at Asimar in Thailand.
  • Marenave buys
    Tobias Konig-led German shipping trust drives into car carriers with Leif Hoegh deal.
  • Seven scrapped
    More bulkers sent to breakers' beaches last week as prices move up again.
  • Emissions shock
    Ships churn out around half the particulate pollution produced by cars every year, US report says.
  • D-day déjà vu
    Irish ferry owner ICG once again tells long-time suitor to put up or shut up, profit rises.
  • 'Index to fall'
    Goldenport's John Dragnis thinks BDI could go lower but settle at profitable level.
  • From dry to wet
    European owner converts two-bulker contract into deal for three tankers at Hanjin Heavy in Korea.
  • Pilot pleads guilty
    John Cota faces up to 10 months behind bars for his role in the Cosco Busan crash but dodges two felony charges at San Francisco court.
  • Goldenport rises
    Profit from sale of five units the difference as Paris Dragnis-led owner's annual net climbs.
  • Captain Kool dies
    Molly Kool Carney, North America's first licensed female master, passes away aged 93.
  • Big freeze
    No pay rises this year for staff at Danish ro-ro owner DFDS, as economic woes bite.
  • Cargoship sinks
    Up to nine people still missing after cargoship goes down following collision off Indonesia, but body of a child recovered.
  • C&T into repair
    Samsung engineering company has bought a 40% stake in shipyard near Luanda, Angola.
  • Ferry grounds
    Small car vessel forced aground off Aram, Norway, in strong winds.
  • Bulker bashed
    MSI-managed cargoship damaged in collision with fishing vessel off South Africa.
  • Clash probe
    Philippines to investigate collision between two tankers outside port of Manila.
  • STX set for loss
    Frank admissions to analysts point to tough two years for Lee Jong Chul-led STX Pan Ocean.
  • Rig to blame?
    Could a jack-up that sank after Hurricane Ike be to blame for damage to suezmax SKS Satilla ?

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • China says no to zero rates
  • U.S. Lines brand resurfaces
  • Hamburg Süd cuts Med/South America capacity
  • South African Airways joins Cargo 2000
  • Siemens Energy puts wind blades on U.S. rails
  • Exel: "Right-shoring" crucial for sourcing
  • Canada sets policy for Chinese wood packaging
  • Florida court serves up trade convictions
  • Kuehne + Nagel to buy oil and gas specialist
  • Retail container volumes remain low
  • Pilot pleads guilty in San Francisco Bay accident

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Nordic Ferry Services signs up with Austalships
    Nordic Ferry Services A/S has signed up with the Australian shipbuilder Austal for a new high-speed catamaran (HSC) for the service between Rønne on Bornholm and Ystad in
  • New Mærsk rig will transfer under own power
    Maersk Drilling has taken delivery of the first in a series of three semi-submersible drilling rigs from Keppel Fels Singapore. The rig is named Maersk Developer and is flying
  • Pilot risks jail
    An American pilot has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with an accident in the San Francisco Bay. He was piloting the container carrier Cosco Busan when it ran into

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 9, 2009
  • Europe: Markets defy crude gains
    North European markets expected to tighten, but slow day keeps market muted.
  • Fuel management 'growing in importance'
    Technology company says its marine fuel management system has been installed on a US tug.
  • 'Medically unfit pilot' factor in oil spill
    Safety Board makes recommendations following findings.
  • South Korea to import bunker fuel
    Moves to ease product tightness could see fuel oil cargoes coming from Japan.
  • O.W. Bunker opens ARA trading office
    Clients to have 24-hour access to group expertise.
  • Asia: Bunkers rebound on crude oil gains
    Bunker prices on the upswing after soft run last week.
  • Cyclone threat forces suspension of bunkering
    Australian port closed to all vessels.
  • Oil prices 'cannot continue' at low levels
    Iraqi Oil Minister says OPEC may cut supplies when it meets next week.
  • Barge crew shortages hit Singapore
    Shortages could mean delays in bringing new bunker tankers on stream.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
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